Listen "Why Spiders Hide in Debris: The Dark Tale of Ananse's Rooftop Escape"
Episode Synopsis
While hiding on a rooftop from Tiger, Ananse sacrifices his hungry children one by one, throwing them down to be eaten. When Ananse falls asleep, his clever wife sews her skirt to his trousers. Upon waking, Ananse tries to throw her down too, but she remains attached to him. Ananse then tricks Tiger into building a trash heap for a safe landing. The spider couple jumps down and hides in the trash, explaining why spiders are often found in debris piles today.https://mythopia.io/story/162/why-spiders-hide-in-debris-the-dark-tale-of-ananse-s-rooftop-escape-west-african-origin-story
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